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Why Canadians Love Costa Rican Beaches: A Tropical Escape from the Cold
Costa Rica News
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June 20, 2025
Every winter, as temperatures in Canada drop below freezing and snow blankets the landscape, thousands of Canadians flock to Costa Rica’s sun-drenched shores. With its warm tropical climate, stunning coastlines, and welcoming culture, Costa Rica...
Costa Rica’s President Stirs Debate with Oil Exploration Stance
Tico Times
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June 15, 2025
President Rodrigo Chaves has sparked controversy with his recent comments on oil exploration and the Escazú Agreement, defending his positions in an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI). While reaffirming Costa Rica’s commitment to...
Costa Rica is one of the countries with the longest working hours, but productivity remains low
Q Costa Rica
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June 15, 2025
Q COSTARICA — Although Costa Rica is one of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) member countries with the longest working hours, it is the third-lowest productive country in this group of nations, according to reports...
Ret. Nicaraguan Major Roberto Samcam Killed in Costa Rica
Havana Times
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June 19, 2025
Roberto Samcam, retired Army major, during an interview with the program Esta Semana, in 2019. // Photo: Confidencial He was shot eight times inside his home in San Jose, sustaining injuries to the chest, abdomen, and lower limbs, according to the...
Canada Celebrates Canada Day in Costa Rica by Highlighting Its Unique Identity and Culture
Costa Rica News
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June 19, 2025
In the context of Canada Day, the Canadian Embassy in Costa Rica reinforces the values that distinguish its nation internationally and that it shares with our country. Through diplomatic, educational, and cooperation initiatives, this emblematic...
Jurassic World Rebirth Resurrects an Unused Jurassic Park 3 Plot
Comicbook
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July 7, 2025
“Survival of the fittest” isn’t just the tagline for 2001’s Jurassic Park III — it’s the premise for Jurassic World Rebirth. “Of all species that have existed on Earth, 99.9% of them are now extinct,” paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis (Jonathan...
Costa Rica’s 2025 Flamingo Fishing Rodeo Highlights Sport and Conservation
Tico Times
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June 14, 2025
With great fishing and a renewed focus on family fun, the Presidential Flamingo Fishing Rodeo presented by Marina Flamingo is set to take center stage in the world of sport fishing in mid-July 2025 in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica. Final registration...
Celso Gamboa claims to suffer from cancer, mental health problems
Q Costa Rica
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June 27, 2025
Q COSTA RICA — Former magistrate and minister, Celso Gamboa, currently detained and facing extradition on allegations of being a drug trafficking kingpin in Central America—based on two complaints from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration...
Costa Rica pushes global ocean protections and deep sea mining moratorium
Environmental Health News
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June 13, 2025
Costa Rica’s president used the United Nations Ocean Conference to call for a global pause on deep sea mining and greater international cooperation to protect marine ecosystems. Teresa Tomassoni reports for Inside Climate News. In short: Costa...
How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Healthcare in Costa Rica
Tico Times
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June 18, 2025
Artificial intelligence is changing the game for healthcare in Costa Rica. It’s helping doctors predict illnesses, make better decisions, and use resources more effectively. This is especially important in a country where the healthcare system...
Costa Rica matches the homicides to date from 2024
Q Costa Rica
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June 13, 2025
QCOSTARICA — The Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) – Judicial Police, reported that on Wednesday, June 11, Costa Rica matched the same number of homicides recorded during the same period in 2024. Thus, between January 1 and June 11, both...
Costa Rica Travel Advisory Updated by Canada
Precision Vaccinations
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(Vax-Before-Travel News)The Canadian government has issued an updated travel advisory for the Republic of Costa Rica, urging visitors to stay vigilant due to increasing civil unrest and natural hazards. Published on June 9, 2025, the exercise a...
Global Sea Turtle Day is Commemorated in Costa Rica
Costa Rica News
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June 18, 2025
Sea turtles are ancient creatures that have inhabited our oceans for more than 100 million years. These guardians of the sea need protected coasts, calm beaches, and healthy ecosystems to nest and survive. The climate crisis is threatening the...
Georgia family contracts fungal disease visiting bat cave on Costa Rica trip
Athens Banner Herald - Georgia
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A bat cave in Costa Rica is likely the reason a family caught a fungal lung disease known as histoplasmosis. In December of last year, a family of 13 visited Arenal and Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, according to the CDC. While there, 12 of the 13...
Bio-Thera Solutions And SteinCares Expand Partnership To Commercialize Biosimilars For Treatment Of Inflammatory Diseases Across Latin America
Biosimilar Development
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This new agreement marks the fourth product in the partnership and introduces a potential cost-effective alternative to one of the world's top-selling biologics—broadening access to specialty care for patients with chronic inflammatory diseases....
UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | June 30 to July 6, 2025
The Indian Express
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July 7, 2025
Every Monday, we bring you UPSC Current Affairs Pointers—a concise, exam-focused guide to help you stay ahead in your Prelims and Mains preparation. Polity — The Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched the RailOne App as a one stop...
Costa Rica Has Been Issued Yet Another Travel Warning From The Canadian Government
The Travel
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June 11, 2025
Costa Rica is a popular vacation destination for Canadians. The country has some of the most unique hotels in the world, setting the standard for luxury. Despite its rising popularity and hot spots, the Canadian government has sounded the alarm on...
Goals and Highlights: Costa Rica 4-3 Surinam in 2025 Gold Cup
VAVEL
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June 16, 2025
EVENT ENDED A close-run duel between the two teams in this opening match, despite a strong comeback from Suriname, was the final minutes when Costa Rica secured the win after repeatedly persisting. 5:09 AMan hour ago 5:07 AMan hour ago Goal, goal,...
Costa Rica is a less complicated country to do business in 2025
Q Costa Rica
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June 10, 2025
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica has improved its business environment and is now a less complicated country in which to do business and attract foreign direct investment, according to the TMF Group ranking. The country moved from 51st to 58th. According...
“Not even having served in the army protects him”: The fear of a Costa Rican man’s daughter about the raids
Q Costa Rica
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June 15, 2025
Q COSTARICA (From CRHoy) — Sara (pseudonym)’s voice trembles a little when she talks about her father. Don Álvaro (pseudonym) is 60 years old, was born in Costa Rica, but is a US citizen and served in the army. He arrived in the United States when...